Lights, Camera, Emmys!
The 2024 Emmy Awards are about to be on fire, with Baby Reindeer and The Crown stealing the spotlight. If you’re a TV junkie, you’re gonna love what’s coming your way. So, buckle up – here’s the lowdown on who’s hot and who’s not in this year’s Emmy race.
First up, we got the Scottish comedy genius Richard Gadd, the brains behind the edgy Netflix hit Baby Reindeer. Not only did he create this wild ride, but he’s also racked up three nominations – that’s right, for acting, writing, and producing.
But hold up, because Jessica Gunning, who slays as the stalker Martha, is in the game too, grabbing a nomination for her killer performance.
Plus, their co-stars Nava Mau (Teri) and Tom Goodman-Hill (Darrien) are also in the running. All in all, Baby Reindeer has snagged a whopping 11 nominations.
Number of Nominations
- Baby Reindeer: 11 nominations
- Shogun: 25 nominations (most nominated)
- The Bear: 23 nominations (comedy record)
But wait, there’s more! Speaking of Shogun, this samurai saga is the heavyweight champ this year with a mind-blowing 25 nominations. And if you think that’s impressive, The Bear has broken records with 23 nominations, making it the most-nominated comedy ever. These shows are seriously bringing the heat!
Top Emmy Nominees:
- Shogun – 25
- The Bear – 23
- Only Murders in the Building – 21
- True Detective: Night Country – 19
- The Crown – 18
Transitioning over to the royal side of things, The Crown is also making waves. Imelda Staunton is up for best lead actress for her final stint as Queen Elizabeth II, and she’s got some royal company. Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Dominic West as Prince Charles, Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret are all vying for their own golden statues. And just when you thought you’d seen it all, Claire Foy swoops in with a guest actress nom for a flashback scene, giving us one last look at her take on the Queen. And let’s not forget Olivia Colman, who’s up for a different role this year – Chef Terry in The Bear, which by the way, has 10 acting nominations, including Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, with British guest actor Will Poulter also in the mix.
More British Noms:
- Idris Elba (Hijack)
- Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden (Slow Horses)
- Tom Hollander (Feud)
- Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers)
- Michaela Coel (Mr & Mrs Smith)
- Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows)
- Juno Temple (Fargo)
And that’s not all – Only Murders in the Building is bringing the laughs, with its trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez all in the running. Oh, and did we mention Meryl Streep? She’s joined the cast for season three and is gunning for her own statue. Elsewhere, the TV queens Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are facing off for their roles in The Morning Show, while heavy hitters like Jodie Foster and Robert Downey Jr. are also in the running.
That’s It
In the end, the Emmys are the Super Bowl of the TV world – a night where legends are made and dreams come true. Mark your calendars for September 15th because this year’s Emmys are gonna be one for the books. Who’s taking home the gold? Stay tuned, because this is gonna be epic!
